Pandora FMS vs SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor Comparison

91% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Pandora FMS

Network Monitoring Software

4.7 138 user ratings

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85% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor

Network Monitoring Software

4.4 448 user ratings

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Overview

Description

Companies depend on Pandora FMS to get their monitoring needs taken care of in a simple and secure way. The particular tool is designed by Artica ST and comes loaded with a full-fledged ecosystem inclusive of facilities like personalised face to face training, technical support, distance training, certified international partners, community version developers and an intuitive plugin library alike. Further, it is also capable of integrating information islands of SAP, servers, Mainframe, IP telephony, applications or communications within a unified monitoring umbrella. The platform is absolutely secure, compatible with stringent security standards like SO 27001 and PCI/DSS. Its integrated list of secure architecture elements comes loaded with metrics like delegated authentication system, safe traffic through certificates and encryptions, double authentication system, internal audit system, password policy, credential storages, rootless installation, agent communication based safe architecture and integrated backup. Pandora FMS is certified under ISO/IEC 27001:2013 besides complying with National Security Scheme. Read more

SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) is a powerful and affordable network monitoring software enabling you to quickly detect, diagnose, and resolve network performance problems and outages.

Pricing Options

Free Trial Available
Offers Custom plan.

Free Trial Available

SW Score & Breakdown

91% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

97%
Reviews

90%
Momentum

65%
Popularity

79%

85% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

73%
Reviews

85%
Momentum

64%
Popularity

79%

Features

Total Features	10 Features	3 Features
Common Features for All	Bandwidth Monitoring Helps to monitor the amount of data transmitted in a specified amount of time. Baseline Manager Helps setting and managing network performance baseline to monitor network performance in real-time situations IP Address Monitoring Assists in daily managing and monitoring DNS name, IP, and MAC address of a network Internet Usage Monitoring Enables users to monitor and control the use of internet facility in an organization like preventing someone to access unsafe sites Real Time Analytics Facilitates analyzing the data rightly as soon as the data enters the system Resource Management Resource management is the process by which businesses manage their various resources effectively. Those resources can be intangible – people and time – and tangible – equipment, materials, and finances. SLA Monitoring Helps to tackle every critical aspect of service-level agreement (SLA) contract that in turn helps to monitor network performance Server Monitoring Helps monitoring server's system resources like Network, CPU Usage, Memory Consumption, I/O, etc. to facilitate offering a better customer experience Uptime Monitoring Monitors and ensures the availability and reliability of the network and its applications when users need them Web Traffic Reporting Provides detailed reports on network traffic to help and manage it efficiently + 7 More - Show Less	Bandwidth Monitoring Helps to monitor the amount of data transmitted in a specified amount of time. Baseline Manager Helps setting and managing network performance baseline to monitor network performance in real-time situations IP Address Monitoring Assists in daily managing and monitoring DNS name, IP, and MAC address of a network Internet Usage Monitoring Enables users to monitor and control the use of internet facility in an organization like preventing someone to access unsafe sites Real Time Analytics Facilitates analyzing the data rightly as soon as the data enters the system Resource Management Resource management is the process by which businesses manage their various resources effectively. Those resources can be intangible – people and time – and tangible – equipment, materials, and finances. SLA Monitoring Helps to tackle every critical aspect of service-level agreement (SLA) contract that in turn helps to monitor network performance Server Monitoring Helps monitoring server's system resources like Network, CPU Usage, Memory Consumption, I/O, etc. to facilitate offering a better customer experience Uptime Monitoring Monitors and ensures the availability and reliability of the network and its applications when users need them Web Traffic Reporting Provides detailed reports on network traffic to help and manage it efficiently

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Online	24/7 (Live rep) Online

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.7/5 138 user ratings	4.4/5 448 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 78.3% Very Good 17.4% Average 2.9% Poor 0.7% Terrible 0.7%	Excellent 53.8% Very Good 37.5% Average 6.3% Poor 2.2% Terrible 0.2%
User Sentiments	Flexibility, Real-time Monitoring, Customizable Dashboards, Comprehensive Monitoring Capabilities Initial Setup Complexity, Outdated User Interface, Limited Free Version, Occasional Software Crashes	Not Available
Review Summary	Pandora FMS is a highly customizable and powerful monitoring solution praised by users for its comprehensive capabilities. While users appreciate its flexibility in monitoring various systems, including networks, servers, applications, and cloud services, some find the initial setup and configuration complex. The software's real-time alerts and detailed reports are valued assets, though the user interface could be modernized. Despite a few minor drawbacks, Pandora FMS offers robust monitoring capabilities at a competitive price, making it a reliable choice for organizations seeking to enhance their IT infrastructure management.	SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor is praised for its user-friendly interface, intuitive navigation, and robust monitoring capabilities, making it an effective tool for managing complex networks. Users highlight the ease of adding devices, setting up alerts, and creating custom dashboards, while also appreciating the valuable information provided by features like Network Insight and NetPath. However, some users mention that the interface could benefit from further customization options, and certain advanced features might require additional research and expertise.
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Pricing

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